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UPDATE: La Grande hires new city manager

The search for La Grande’s next city manager has crossed the finish line. 

Local

Wyden announces July town halls in Eastern Oregon

Oregon’s senior U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced Friday, June 11, he will hold open-to-all town halls in five Eastern…

Government

Merkley runs for reelection in 2026

Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announced he is running for a fourth term in 2026. The 68-year-old Democrat,…

Government

EFSC receives update on B2H transmission line construction

SALEM — The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council during its meeting Friday, July 18, receives an update on…

Public Safety

The Observer Public Safety Log

Here's the latest in Union County law enforcement activity

Government

Nez Perce Tribe seeks extension to demolish Wallowa church

WALLOWA — A 30-day extension on a permit to demolish the old United Methodist Church in Wallowa is…

Local

Union County Fair Association likely to see $2.5M for infrastructure project

The Union County Fairgrounds water and wastewater infrastructure project may have finally gotten its big break.

Public Safety

The Observer Public Safety Log

Here's the latest in Union County law enforcement activity

Local

BREAKING: La Grande council makes offer to city manager finalist

The search for La Grande’s next city manager has taken a major step forward.

Public Safety

The Observer Public Safety Log

Here's the latest in Union County law enforcement activity

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